"It was the hope for better days, and I think there have been many positive changes for women over the past year regarding the #Metoo movement," she said.

"It was also an inspirational thing that I was like," Wow, that's really cool, the better days are coming and I can see it. "It's hopeful, there are a lot of things in the world that are not so good, and I was a bit disappointed with all the shootings [in schools]And how politically everything is turned upside down, shit, that's not cool, I think we need more positivity.

The native Californian spent years refining her songwriting skills and worked with Rondor Music Publishing for her engagement with the band Secret Mind before she went solo.

The winner! Nikki raised her arm with her friend Sheree LaDove Funsch as if celebrating a hard-fought boxing match

Bonding: Her daughter Ashley Brinton appreciated a moment of bonding between mother and daughter as they floundered in the clear blue water

Flavor it: Ashley's muscular and modeled belly was fully flared as she rocked a black bra and tight jeans

In 2005, Nikki launched the Eccentric Symphony lounge-wear line.

The line has sparked interest among celebrity magazines, entertainment news and celebrities.

Nikki was featured on the cover of YRB, Esquire, on ELLE, Genlux, People, US Weekly, InTouch, Life & Style pages and was spotlighted by E !, Access Hollywood, Extra, VH1 and Good Day LA.